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First, read the London Telegraph story for yourself. It clearly depicts at least two foreign policy advisors to the Romney campaign, despite supposed admonitions from Gov. Romney, providing unfiltered negative comments to a British reporter.

Considering the sensitive nature of U.S. relations with nations throughout the world, this is a very serious matter that should be rectified by outing the two advisors and removing them from the campaign. Similar gaffes by Obama advisors in 2008 concerning our relationship with Canada resulted in the immediate dismissal of that advisor from the campaign. The best way for Romney to disavow the comments is to follow Obama’s example.

Secondly, this is the second blunder by the Romney campaign on the first leg of their six day trip where Romney is supposed to be brandishing his foreign policy chops for American voters. British papers are also reporting that Romney insulted British Prime Minister Cameron and London Olympic organizers by saying publicly he didn’t think the city is ready to conduct the games beginning this week. Cameron fired back a sharp retort defending the city and Olympic organizers. Is this really the best Romney can do?

So far the trip stands in stark contrast to Obama’s European trip in 2008 when he was received warmly by foreign leaders and everyday people alike. This was a pivotal moment for Obama that was so successful that the McCain campaign sought unsuccessfully to cast aspersions on the trip. Obama already leads Romney in polls when voters are asked who they trust more on issues of foreign policy. As it is now, Obama’s numbers may actually go up by the time Romney’s trip is complete.

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